interconnected
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˌɪntəˈkɒnɛktɪd/
KK: /ˌɪntərˈkɒnɛktɪd/
adjective
Definition
Having connections or relationships with each other; linked together in some way.
Example
The internet is a vast network of interconnected devices that communicate with each other.
Conversation
Have you noticed how our lives are so interconnected these days?
Absolutely! It's like everything we do affects each other.
Right? Even small actions can create big changes.
Exactly! Social media really highlights those interconnected moments.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
linked
joined
related
Antonyms
disconnected
separate
isolated
verb
Definition
To connect things together in a way that they affect each other or work together.
Example
The internet has interconnected millions of people around the world.
Tense Forms
Past: interconnected
Past Participle: interconnected
Conversation
Did you know that all the ecosystems are interconnected?
Yeah, it’s fascinating how everything affects each other.
Exactly! If one part changes, it can impact the whole system.
Root Explanation
Interconnected → It is formed from "inter-" (meaning between) and "connect" (from Latin "connectere", meaning to bind together). The word "interconnected" describes things that are bound together or linked with each other in a way that they affect one another.
Memory Tip
Think of things that are 'linked together' ('connect') in a way that they are 'between' each other ('inter-'). This helps you remember that interconnected means things that are linked and influence one another.
Visually Confused Words
inconnected
unconnected